2012-2013 Catalogue

Courses in Comm Sciences & Disorders

Survey of language, speech, and hearing disorders, emphasizing the importance of understanding such disorders as a part of the fuller understanding of human behavior.

Credits: 3.

CSD 022 - Introduction to Phonetics

Linguistic, acoustic, and articulatory phonetics applied to the description of speech. Stresses use of the International Phonetic Alphabet with English, foreign languages, and disordered speech.

Credits: 3.

CSD 023 - Beginning Linguistics

The basic nature of language, how language is constructed, how language is acquired, social factors affecting language, equality of languages.

Credits: 3.

CSD 094 - Dev of Spoken Language

Speech and language acquisition interpreted in light of current learning and cognitive theory, linguistic theory, and methods of linguistic analysis.

Credits: 3.

CSD 095 - Introductory Special Topics

Introductory courses or seminars on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 1-6.

CSD 096 - Introductory Special Topics

Introductory courses or seminars on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 1-6.

CSD 101 - Speech & Hearing Science

Structure and function of the respiratory, phonatory, articulatory, and hearing systems, coupled with models of speech and hearing as part of human communication.

Credits: 4.

CSD 125 - Becoming an SLPA

Understand working with school-aged children. Enroll in practicum for CSD 125/CSD 126 not to exceed 100 hours combined. Prerequisites: Six hours in Communication Sciences; enrollment in practicum experience at max of 100 hours between CSD 125 & CSD 126.

Credits: 0-3.

CSD 126 - Support Chldrn w/Comm Disorder

Intervention practices, collaboration and communication skills. Enroll in practicum for CSD 125/CSD 126 not to exceed one hundred hours combined. Prerequisites: Six hours in Communication Sciences; enrollment in practicum experience at maximum CSD 125 & CSD 126. of one hundred hours between

Credits: 0-3.

CSD 195 - Intermediate Special Topics

Intermediate courses or seminars on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 1-12.

CSD 196 - Intermediate Special Topics

Intermediate courses or seminars on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 1-6.

CSD 197 - Readings & Research

Instructor permission.

Credits: 1-6.

CSD 198 - Readings & Research

Instructor permission.

Credits: 1-6.

CSD 208 - Cognition & Language

Study of cognition and language in terms of mental representation models; contemporary models of memory, as well as capacity theories of language comprehension and production. Prerequisites: PSYC 109, or Instructor permission. PSYC 161

Credits: 3.

CSD 262 - Measurement of Comm Processes

Introduction to the scientific method and measurement principles used in group and single-case research on communication and as applied to persons with communication disorders. Prerequisites: CSD 080, CSD 101; STAT 111 or STAT 141.

Credits: 4.

CSD 271 - Introduction to Audiology

Survey of hearing and the nature and causes of hearing impairment. Includes an orientation to assessment procedures and rationales, hearing screening and counseling considerations. Prerequisite: CSD 101.

Credits: 3.

CSD 272 - Hearing Rehabilitation

Examination of the impact of hearing loss on development and its overall effects on communication. Survey of management considerations, sensory devices, speech reading, and auditory training. Prerequisite: CSD 271.

Focus on theoretical questions of how societies understand disability and its consequences for social justice, by examining the biological, social, cultural, political, and economic determinants in the societal construction of disability. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior/Graduate standing. Cross-listed with: EDSP 274.

Credits: 3.

CSD 281 - Cognitive Neuroscience

The structure and organization of the human central nervous system as related to higher cognitive and linguistic behaviors. Pre/corequisites: a college level Human Biology course, such as BIOL 004.

Credits: 3.

CSD 287 - D2:Mindfulness&Helping Skills

This course introduces the students to key elements of mindfulness practice, basic listening and counseling skills, and how to apply them in work and life. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

CSD 295 - Advanced Special Topics

Advanced Special Topics Advanced courses of seminars on topics beyond the scope of existing departmental offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 1-12.

CSD 296 - Advanced Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles. Undergraduate only.

Credits: 1-6.

CSD 299 - Autism Spect Dis:Assess&Interv

Assessment and intervention considerations in communication, social interaction and play, selection and use of evaluation tools, and implementation of intervention strategies for children with autism. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Instructor permission.

An introduction to development and selection of augmentative/alternative communication strategies and systems for persons with severe communication challenges. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

CSD 314 - Collab Intervntn Schl Settings

Introduction to a transdisciplinary approach to collaborative, curriculum-based assessment and intervention for students with special needs in school settings. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

CSD 315 - Early Lang&Communicatn Interv

Research in normal and disordered language, cognition, and social development is applied to interventions for children, birth to age 5, with language and communication problems. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

CSD 320 - Clinic Preparation&Management

Principles of behavioral observation, analysis and modification as they apply to the assessment and remediation of communication disorders. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Instructor permission.

Identification, evaluation, and rehabilitation procedures for children with language disabilities. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

CSD 342 - Seminar Lang/Lrng Disabilities

Credits: 3.

CSD 350 - Swallowing Disorders

Introduction to normal and disordered swallowing function across the life span including etiologies, signs/symptoms of dysphagia, diagnostic procedures and treatment within an interdisciplinary model. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

CSD 351 - Aphasia in Adults

Study of linguistic and cognitive impairments associated with stroke and other types of neuropathologies in the adult patient. Emphasis on rehabilitation strategies, principles, and procedures. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Insructor permission.

Credits: 3.

CSD 352 - Voice Disorders

Study of normal and abnormal laryngeal anatomy and physiology as they relate to diagnoses and treatment of a wide variety of vocal pathologies. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Instructor permission.

Empirical research methodology as applied to the study of normal and deficient speech, language, and hearing processes. Students analyze data statistically and write a research proposal. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.

CSD 361 - Research Methods II

Students will critically review the professional literature in preparation for carrying out a systemic review. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Instructor permission.

Credits: 1.

CSD 362 - Master's Thesis Research

Credits: 1-6.

CSD 363 - Non-thesis Research

Students complete a systematic review or research project under the direction of faculty. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Instructor permission.

Credits: 1-6.

CSD 381 - Advanced Readings

Readings, with conferences, intended to contribute to the programs of graduate students in phases of communication sciences and disorders for which formal courses are not available. Credit as arranged, up to three hours each semester. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Instructor permission.

Credits: 1-3.

CSD 382 - Advanced Readings

Readings, with conferences, intended to contribute to the programs of graduate students in phases of communication sciences and disorders for which formal courses are not available. Credit as arranged, up to three hours each semester. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or Instructor permission.